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Ypsilanti, Michigan

Willow Run Airport

Thunder Over Michigan Airshow

August 12-13, 2023
Dates & Times:

Saturday, August 12, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • B-29 flies at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • B-24 flies at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • PT-13 & T-6 available for rides 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., & 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Cockpit tours not available at this event

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • B-29 flies at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • B-24 flies at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • PT-13 & T-6 available for rides 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., & 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Cockpit tours not available at this event

Event Admission Cost:
All riders must purchase an Admission Ticket. 
Event is hosted by the Yankee Air Museum.  For questions regarding ticketing, please contact the Yankee Air Museum. 

Attending aircraft subject to change due
to weather or maintenance.
Event Location:

Please go to the Yankee Air Museum's website for information on parking.

Parking Information
Attending Aircraft:
B-29 Superfortress FIFI

The most advanced bomber of World War II, FIFI is the World's Most Famous, Flying, B-29. Book a flight in this iconic bomber that was designed to fly higher and faster than enemy fighters and brought an end to the war.

B-29 Ride Times:

Saturday:    11:00 a.m.  

                        5:00 p.m.

Sunday:       11:00 a.m.  

                        5:00 p.m.

 

B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil
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Climb Aboard the Legendary B-24 Bomber. Over 18,000 Liberators were Built and Today Only Two Remain. Book a Flight That will Truly Take You Back in Time.

B-24 Ride Times:

Saturday:   11:00 a.m.  SOLD OUT

                       5:00 p.m.

Sunday:      11:00 a.m.  

                       5:00 p.m.

The B-24, Diamond Lil, Has 10 Available Seats for Purchase.  You are Not Buying a Particular Seat.   Once Airborne, You May Get Up and Move Around the Aircraft. Each Rider Will Get the Chance to Experience All the Available Compartments. This Includes the Flight Deck Where You Will See the Pilot Positions and Climb All the Way Back to the Tail Gunner Position.

Boeing Stearman

Experience the thrill and joy of an open cockpit biplane. The PT-17 trained more crews than any other aircraft during WWII.  The Stearman is a great experience.  

PT-13 Ride Times:

Saturday - Sunday:

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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T-6 Texan 

Fly in the legendary trainer of World War II. Our aviators were taught how to fly in the same type of trainer. This is a true warbird ride that will take you back 50 plus years.

T-6 Ride Times:

Saturday - Sunday:

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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